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ENVIRONMENT NETWORK WEEKLY (ENW) E-NEWS – FEDERAL

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Additions to environment portfolio

The Clean Energy Finance Corporation and the Australian Renewable Energy Agency have been moved into the Federal Government’s environment portfolio.…[Read More]

Senate Inquiry into marine plastic pollution

The closing date for submissions to the Senate inquiry into the threat of marine plastic pollution is Wednesday 9 October…[Read More]

Australia world leader in rooftop solar

Australia leads the world in rooftop solar panel uptake on a per capita basis, according to a new study. The…[Read More]

Revised ISO 14001 Standard – Released

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released the new ISO 14001:2015 aimed at giving organisations a framework to protect…[Read More]

Participating in ERF using land and sea transport method

The Clean Energy Regulator has also released a Guide to Participating in the Emissions Reduction Fund using the land and…[Read More]

REMINDER – Emissions Reduction Fund Safeguard Mechanism – comment sought

Interested parties have until this Monday 21 September 2015 to comment on the draft exposure legislative instruments that are a…[Read More]

ACCC to authorise waste paint levy

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has announced it will authorise the Australian Paint Manufacturers’ Federation, Paint Stewardship Limited…[Read More]

RET accreditation now online

The Clean Energy Regulator has announced the process to accredit a power station (under the Renewable Energy Target (RET) has…[Read More]

Newspaper and magazine recycling scheme extended

Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt has announced the National Environmental Sustainability Agreement for Newspapers and Magazines will be extended for…[Read More]

Clean Energy Finance Corporation to fund energy-efficient homes

The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) has announced an agreement with not-for-profit housing provider SGCH to develop affordable, energy-efficient housing.…[Read More]

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